Primary Care Optometry
for all ages
Comprehensive Eye Exams for Spectacles & Contact Lenses
A Comprehensive Eye Exam (recommended yearly) includes a refraction (an evaluation to determine how best to correct your vision), evaluation of eye movement and focusing, color blindness evaluation, evaluation of how the eyes process information together, and a brief neurological evaluation of your pupil and eye movements.
An opthalmoscopy is a very safe, non-contact examination of the inside of the eye and retina, which can be done with your eyes either dilated or not dilated. About 80% of patients are dilated for this procedure.
Emergency Appointments
If you have red eyes, a foreign object in your eye, sudden loss of vision, broken glasses, or any other type of vision emergency, contact us as soon as possible. We will do our very best to help you the day you call us.
Red Eye - Causes can range from viral to bacterial infections and allergic reactions. Some problems can be potentially sight-threatening, so contact us immediately for evaluation.
Foreign Body Removal - Objects can get in your eye when you're gardening, working in an automotive environment, or doing any number of things. Contact us immediately to reduce the chances of complications. Our office has treated hundreds of these with great success.
Complete Glaucoma Services
Dr. Ford is fully credentialed and qualified to treat all glaucoma types. He has five to six hundred active glaucoma patients undergoing various treatments, including topical drops and oral medications. Dr. Ford often seeks outside consults with specialists. If drops and medications do not work, there are alternative treatments, such as laser surgery to lower ocular pressure.
Cataract Care (Pre- & Post-operative)
Dr. Ford has been working with cataract patients since 1980. For nearly 30 years, he has co-managed cataract surgery with some of the best qualified surgeons in the area. Cataract surgery is one of the most prevalent surgeries, and with correct selection of the surgeon, patient follow-up, and correct usage of eye drops, there are very few complications.
Safety & Industrial Lenses and Frames
We supply ANSI standard frames and lenses for patients in Starkville and surrounding areas. Orders take 7-10 business days to complete in our outside lab.
LASIK (Pre- & Post-operative Care)
Like cataract surgery, success depends on the selection of the best qualified surgeon. Experience and staff do make a difference in the outcome! Dr. Ford works to find you the best surgeon and helps you to understand all that's involved with pre- and post-operative care. Dr. Ford will perform a pre-operative exam before your surgery to save you both time and money. learn more »
